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Gurudev, should Jallikattu (an ancient bull vaulting sport in some states of South India) be allowed or not? There seems to be a lot of controversy over this in the recent days and people are saying it is a Western conspiracy.
Well, there are many traditions like that. If people are so compassionate then they should first ban all the slaughterhouses, and all the horse-riding tournaments. In the Rajpath in New Delhi, there is a horse-riding sport. Horses are tamed and ... -
Gurudev, when someone puts a question in the question basket, do you also know who is it that has put the question? Are your answers tailored specifically for the person who has asked the question?
Why do you want to know all the secrets? What will you do by knowing the secrets? ( Laughter) Even if I tell you all the answers, what will you do with all the answers? You will anyways go to sleep – with or without getting the answers. You ... -
Gurudev, the body is continuously decaying while the spirit is eternal. When the body goes through a cycle of sickness, the eternal spirit is not felt. How does one always feel connected to the spirit?
Who is the one that is feeling it or not feeling it? Just focus deeply on that. You are saying, “I am not feeling it”. Just focus on this “I” – that much is good enough. Just become aware of where your focus is when ... -
Gurudev, in the Vedic times, India had developed mastery over many mental faculties – like Avadhan (an ancient Vedic technique of enhancing one’s memory to be able to recall anything in any order very quickly and accurately). Is this possible today as well?
Yes, it is quite possible. Our Intuition Process for young children is already showing amazing results. Children are able to develop these abilities quite well. Yes, it definitely takes some time to develop Avadhan. So those who have a lot of ti ... -
Gurudev, in one of your talks you have said that the present moment is so vast and deep, that it is unfathomable. The whole of the past and the future are in the present moment. If the past and future are in the present moment, then how is it possible to change the future? And if the future can be changed, can the past also be changed?
Yes, this is a great mystery. You can only live the mystery, you cannot comprehend it. Do not think that there is only one dimension to the creation that we are in. There are many dimensions – one within the other. That is why it is unfathomable.< ... -
What should be my priority- my family which is far away in India, or my career which is going great in Europe?
You be open and be available. Suppose your parents want you to come there and they're not well, or they need you desperately, you should go there. If they're fine, comfortable and you want to pursue your career, do that. They don't need to b ... -
How do deal with injustice?
Injustice should be countered with patience and perseverance. Not with anger, but with perseverance. Anything we do with anger, we always regret. ... -
How do I know if me and my partner are right for each other?
Very simple. Just irritate your partner for one week and you'll know. If he or she still loves you, then they are really good for you. One week, don't tell them, just do all that they don't like. ... -
What is the meaning of life?
One who knows will not tell you, anyone who tells you does not know. This very question is like a vehicle for you to move ahead in life. So keep it with you like how you keep something very sacred and I tell you, one day you'll get it. Before that, ... -
How to get rid of anger in the heart?
Just remember you are going to die one day. Do you want to die with a smile or with anger when you cross over? Certainly you don't want to take garbage with you when you travel in the plane, or in the train. When you pack your suitcase, do you take ...